A few people recently have commented to me that they feel bored with their style. They like what they wear, they think it flatters them (and follows their guidelines) but they feel bored. So why has boredom crept in? I think there can be a few reasons (and the answer may require some soul searching).…
“Let me tell you quite frankly…” This was the subject line of an email I recently received from a woman who needed, in her words, “no help with her style“, yet she’d downloaded my free How to Build a Fabulous Wardrobe guide and then decided that I needed to be told everything that was wrong…
How to create a working wardrobe and get the right balance between basics and heroes? Whether those heroes are patterns or items in bold colours or textures that make their own statement it’s worth identifying the right balance or ratio for your wardrobe. This is the topic of discussion I had with Jill Chivers of…
Jill Chivers spent a year not shopping for clothes and accessories as she had come to realise she had a shopping addiction which was making her unhappy and affecting her wellbeing. In her hew book Shop your Wardrobe, Jill chronicles her year without clothes shopping and how out of it was born her program to…
I discovered the fabulous style of Mrs Maya Plays on Instagram a few years back and have been following her ever since, enjoying her unique take on style and so was delighted when she agreed to share her Stylish Thoughts with Inside Out Style readers. Maya lives in Perth, Western Australia. And for those of…
Today’s guest post is by Jill Chivers, my friend and colleague and regular video co-presenter here at Inside Out Style Blog. Jill is a speaker, writer, coach, professional facilitator and workshop leader and avid movie watcher. She is also an advocate for conscious consumption and created the world’s first online program for women who want…
Today it’s my great pleasure to be sharing the Stylish Thoughts of my friend and accomplished author, blogger and image consultant Brenda Kinsel. What is the secret to great style? Great style comes from interacting with life, being open, and using your creativity. To keep your style refreshed visit museums, jump onto Instagram and be…
I was lucky enough to see (and meet) Ari Seth Cohen, author of Advanced Style (blog, movie and books) in action as he politely asked women to pose for him as he took photos. He was in Melbourne promoting his new book Advanced Style – Older and Wiser and I caught him at Readings Bookstore…
Most wardrobes are built around basics or what I call, supporting acts. Basic outfits are the neutrals and solids with little built in detail (like denim jeans, black pants, plain tops and jackets) that are the glue as they go together with many things easily. But, if you’re not careful, a wardrobe of supporting acts…
Colour trends are constantly on the move, just as fashion trends are too. There are some colours that stay around for longer or are almost always available, such as a version of red, or grey and of course black and white, others come and go at a faster speed. Neutrals (along with red) do tend…
Yesterday I got The September Issue out on DVD. I’d wanted to watch it when it was at the cinema, but never got there in time (which I find is often the case). This was a documentary that I really enjoyed, and what I enjoyed most was seeing the sumptuous feast that is Grace Coddington’s…
When you’re out shopping and deciding whether or not you should bring home a new item. How do you know it’s a winner and will earn a place in your wardrobe? Or is it just going to end up as clutter that fills up your precious space? This is a really important step to take…
Reader Request: I lack the confidence to trust my own judgment on style. Seems like I’m always trying to balance between comfort and what looks great and not sure whether I get it right. It doesn’t help that I’m often asking my husband who would say “you look great” if I was wearing a potato…
There was a moment at Australian Fashion Week 2025 where it became impossible to ignore – underwear had officially stepped out from beneath the outfit and into full view. Lace bodysuits worn as tops. Corsetry layered over shirts. Silk slips styled as dresses rather than hidden foundations. And while it might sound like just another…
Here are 5 Fabulous Links to help you be more creative with your style I loved this interview with Debra Rapoport one of the Advanced Style dames about how to be more creative with your style. Plus let’s celebrate our unique styles. Get some outfit inspiration from street style at New York Fashion Week Discover…
In your busy life, it’s not uncommon to feel like you’ve lost your sense of style or that you never had one in the first place. As life gets busier and you prioritize the needs of your family and others, your personal style often takes a backseat. You may find yourself at the mercy of…
Today I’m introducing you to blogger French Swiss Valerie Antoinette who lives and runs her image consulting business Valérie Antoinette: Are you Ready to Expand Internationally? in Portland, Oregon, USA What is the secret to great style? Absolute confidence, being aware of your body type and knowing how to match your clothes with the attitude…
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These Stylish Thoughts come from Jodie, of Jodie’s Touch of Style which is a blog for women over 50 Inspiring Style for Many Sizes & Budgets. Jodie shares the real world and everyday styles of herself (50+), her mother Charlotte as her 70+ model and her stepmum Nancy as her 60+ model on the blog…
If you have a relaxed dressing style how do you still be yourself if you work in a corporate business environment? This is the topic of Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and my podcast episode. Why are you expected to dress more formally anyway? Rather than consider corporate dress codes as an imposed restriction…
Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discussed some of our mental processes in putting together outfits each day here. We talked generally about how we think about what to wear and then in a broad way how we made decisions. But I know you also want to know, what are the exact steps…
